Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture
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Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovConductor: Andrew Litton
Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
Conductor: Felix Slatkin
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Orchestra: Concerts Arts Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1995-10-17
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
- Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: The Sea And Sinbad's Ship
- Scherherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: The Story Of The Kalandar Prince
- Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: The Young Prince And The Young Princess
- Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: Festival At Bagdad - The Sea - The Ship Goes To Pieces On A Rock Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior - Conclusion
- Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36
- Capriccio espagnol: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34
Music reviews of Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture
Music Review: A gem
Rating: 5 Stars
One of my pet peeves is that reissues don't clearly state the original recording dates, especially in online descriptions. It turns out the the Scheherzade suite is from a 1998 recording of the London Philharmonic under Andrew Litton, and the Overture and Capriccio are from 1958 and 1959 respectively. I'm always a little concerned about older reissues, but the sound quality on both late '50s EMI recordings is excellent both for their time and in absolute terms. There are very slight frequency limitations on the older recordings, but their general quality is excellent and their frequency range is very wide. Modern recordists could probably learn from them aside from their use of some close-miking. Dynamics of the older recordings are slightly limited compared to the digital age or state-of-the-art analog tape. Tape noise on the analog recordings is not intrusive. The 1998 recordings have excellent modern sound quality, fully-digitally recorded and with good hall sound, etc. Miking is not too close, probably a couple meters upstage of the conductor. So one of my main concerns, for sound quality, is easily met. The sound is highly competent.
Performances are also excellent. The Capriccio Espagnol is played by the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra under Felix Slatkin. Pacing, structure and general presentation and interpretation are spot on. As fitting Rimsky-Korsakov's late-Romantic material, the drama is palpable. The Russian Easter Festival Overture played by the Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra under Erich Leinsdorf carries traditional Russian themes into the Romantic era. Leinsdorf and the Concert Arts embrace the piece and infuse it with appropriate life and mystery. My main complaint is technical: the spot miking of soloists distracts from the wholeness of the work. But overall, the performance is wonderful. Litton's interpretation of Scheherezade is serious but fun. It's treated like a real piece and not a symphonic warhorse, joke or exercise. The soloists are sharp and the ensemble playing is both together and fluid. It's classic LPO playing with a good conductor.
These recordings are winners on three levels: artistry, sound quality and price. At under $4 this recording and likely the whole series would seem to be a bargain. I hope Amazon will carry more of these Seraphim / EMI / Virgin reissues.
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